CHEYENNE — Removing Laramie County’s only absentee ballot drop box would create voting barriers for a majority of voting-age residents, according to Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee. Secretary of State Chuck Gray asked county clerks last week to remove ballot boxes in Wyoming, claiming this form of voting is unsafe and violates state statute. The […]
CHEYENNE — An AI-generated candidate has filed to run for Cheyenne mayor, and county officials are investigating whether VIC, an acronym for Virtual Integrated Citizen, can appear on the ballot. Under Wyoming law, only registered voters can run for local or statewide elected office. But can a person file an artificial intelligence as a candidate? […]
May 22—CHEYENNE — When Taft Love told Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, he planned to run for his seat in Senate District 6, the incumbent wasn’t too pleased. “He was irritated by that decision,” Love told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle on Wednesday. Love announced his candidacy for Senate District 6 on May 14, a couple weeks […]
May 20—BURNS — At the Burns Cemetery on Monday, five Laramie County jail inmates helped clean the grounds and prepare it for the anticipated increase in visitors on Memorial Day. The work is part of a new program from the Laramie County Sheriff’s office that allows inmates to get outside of the jail facilities, while […]
May 13—CHEYENNE — As the Denver Police Department braces for an expected $8.4 million in budget cuts, or 1.9%, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office is taking advantage of the potential marketing edge to try to poach Colorado law enforcement officers. This week, LCSO unveiled a billboard in downtown Denver that reads “Work in Wyoming, where […]
Apr. 15—CHEYENNE — According to Laramie County District Attorney Sylvia Hackl, the man who shot and killed his neighbor last month likely will not face criminal charges, for reasons of self-defense. The shooting took place in the 1500 block of Oxford Drive on March 30. The suspect, who has been unidentified by law enforcement officials, […]
Apr. 8—CHEYENNE — Wind gusts reached 91 mph in Cheyenne this weekend in one of the longest sustained windstorms in the area in recent memory. Emergency response teams kept busy on Saturday and Sunday responding to calls of downed power lines, power poles, light poles and a few houses that were hit by trees that […]
Mar. 28—CHEYENNE — From egg hunts to a variety of tasty meals, Laramie County residents have plenty of secular Easter-related events to choose from this weekend. Cheyenne Wyoming Historic Governors’ Mansion Annual Egg Hunt Children ages 2-4 are invited to the front lawn of the Historic Governors’ Mansion to hunt and gather Easter eggs filled […]
Mar. 14—CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Community Development Authority released a statewide housing needs assessment at the beginning of the month. It is not the first to find that there is a housing shortage in Laramie County and across Wyoming. The assessment conducted by Root Policy Research, on behalf of WCDA, provides demographic trends, economic impact […]
Mar. 12—CHEYENNE — Kathy Scigliano announced her candidacy for a seat on the Laramie County Board of County Commissioners. She said she hopes to bring more transparency with the public and help the county grow responsibly. “I’ve always believed that it’s important to be involved in your community and if you’re not happy with your […]
Mar. 6—CHEYENNE — Laramie County’s Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to implement fire restrictions in the county in response to recent fires and dry conditions. “I would encourage the citizens to pay attention to this,” said County Commissioner Linda Heath. “We do have a lot of growth out there that is very dry from […]
Mar. 4—CHEYENNE — Authorities continue to investigate the origins of Friday’s fire, dubbed the “Dusty Fire” by officials after a nearby road in western Laramie County. Laramie County Fire Authority deputy chief Manny Muzquiz told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle that the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office was investigating the origins of the fire, and he expected […]